new zwaland te wharlkl This curriculum is founded on the following aspirations for children: to grow up as competent and confident eamers and communicators, healthy in mind body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. (MoE1996:9) From China: Based on the physiological and psychological characteristics of young children, the nursery and kindergarten integrate children's care with educa- tion and make scientific arrangements for the children's daily life. The vivid and lively games are used to give children enlightening education and physical training in order to cultivate their ability of observation, imagination and expression. (China Welfare Institute 2001: 6)